World-class research, technological innovation and entrepreneurial risk are Inria's DNA. Within 220 project teams, most of which are shared with major research universities, more than 3,800 scientists explore new avenues, often interdisciplinary and in collaboration with industrial partners, to meet ambitious challenges. As a technology institute, Inria supports a wide range of innovation paths, from open source software publishing to the creation of technology startups.

Université Côte d'Azur embodies the ambitions of a region of recognized attractiveness and dynamism. The initiative behind its creation in 2015 was the desire of research centers and major educational establishments to work together to build a university with exceptional academic potential. As creative as it is demanding, Université Côte d'Azur already ranks in the top 3% of universities worldwide, and is one of France's top 10 research-intensive universities.